BIO 3040 - Vertebrate Biology

Credits: (4)Provides the student with an understanding of vertebrate morphology and evolution. Students will study the morphology of the various groups of vertebrates. Morphological adaptation will be related to organism function in the context of evolution. Laboratory work includes dissection of the amphioxus, lamprey, necturus, shark and cat.Lecture hours/Lab hours: 3 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisites:A minimum grade of C in BIO 1040 or BIO 1140 and a minimum grade of C in a college-level chemistry course